ISS Virtual Academy

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ISS Virtual Academy ranks 394 th of 793 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

ISS Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Statesville, North Carolina, with a student population of 148 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Iredell-Statesville Schools district, which is ranked 119 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, ISS Virtual Academy has a more diverse student population, with 61.49% White, 14.19% African American, and 16.22% Hispanic students. The school also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (15.54%) compared to the nearby Northview Academy (96.84%) and Discovery Program at The Springs (84%). However, ISS Virtual Academy has a significantly higher student-teacher ratio of 70.8, in contrast with the lower ratios at Northview Academy (5.6) and Discovery Program at The Springs (7.6).

Academically, ISS Virtual Academy's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally lower than the Iredell-Statesville Schools district and the state of North Carolina. While the school outperforms Northview Academy in several subject areas, it lags behind the Community School of Davidson, a public charter school that consistently outperforms the state and district averages. The lack of detailed financial information and enrollment trends for ISS Virtual Academy makes it difficult to draw further conclusions about the school's performance and sustainability.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

222 Knox Street
Statesville, NC 28677

(704) 832-2522

District: Iredell-Statesville Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
394^th of 793 North Carolina Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 70.8

Number of students: 148

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.5%

Hispanic:

16.2%

African American:

14.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details ISS Virtual Academy ranks better than 50.3% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.66. (See more...)

Compare Details ISS Virtual Academy ranks worse than 89.4% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.6. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

ISS Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks ISS Virtual Academy 394^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See ISS Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks ISS Virtual Academy 572^nd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See ISS Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

White students:

Iredell-Statesville Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Iredell-Statesville Schools 119^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for ISS Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at ISS Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.49	525^th	784	33.0%
2024	49.66	394^th	793	50.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at ISS Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.78	623^rd	738	15.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at ISS Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.99	597^th	652	8.4%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at ISS Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.38	502^nd	626	19.8%
2024	12.60	572^nd	640	10.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at ISS Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.15	522^nd	588	11.2%
2024	11.16	560^th	602	7.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at ISS Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.22	508^th	537	5.4%
2024	3.58	542^nd	553	2.0%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for ISS Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	95	30	17	25	0	2	16	0	185
2023	91	21	3	24	1	1	7	0	148

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at ISS Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	185	n/a	n/a	30.3
2023	148	2.0	70.8	15.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio ISS Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	185	n/a	n/a	30.3
2023	148	2.0	70.8	15.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near ISS Virtual Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
ISS Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	222 Knox Street	Statesville	28677	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(704) 832-2522	148	2	70.8	15.5%	91 (61.5%)	21 (14.2%)	24 (16.2%)	3 (2.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (4.7%)								(n/a)	36.8	36.4	10.0	12.5					41.7	41.2					58.3	52.9		64.7
Northview Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	625 Carolina Av	Statesville	28677	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 872-7606	95	17	5.6	96.8%	27 (28.4%)	47 (49.5%)	12 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (9.5%)								(n/a)		5.9								5.3				7.1	5.3	30.0		36.8	$21,250	$2,014	$19,236
Discovery Program at The Springs	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	163 Barium Dr	Statesville	28677	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 978-6015	25	3	7.6	84.0%	13 (52.0%)	5 (20.0%)	1 (4.0%)	2 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (16.0%)								(n/a)
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	403 6th Ave SW	Catawba	28609	Catawba County	Catawba County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 241-2734	2	12	.1		1 (50.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																			$51,001	$12,818	$38,183
Langtree Charter Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	154 Foundation Ct	Mooresville	28117	Iredell County	Langtree Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(704) 235-0865	1,531	94	16.2	26.6%	1,070 (69.9%)	150 (9.8%)	169 (11.0%)	32 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	109 (7.1%)								(n/a)	60.9	71.4	67.0	54.8	63.6	56.3	47.9	47.2	64.9	52.6	60.7	68.8	53.1	59.2	62.4	73.5	59.4	87.0
Pine Lake Preparatory	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	104 Yellow Wood Circle	Mooresville	28115	Iredell County	Pine Lake Preparatory	Yes	No	No	No	(704) 237-5304	1,879	112	16.7		1,550 (82.5%)	31 (1.6%)	112 (6.0%)	110 (5.9%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	70 (3.7%)								(n/a)	77.0	92.8	82.5	95.0	92.4	96.0	93.3	90.1	90.1	86.3	79.8	92.6	88.2	87.6	86.3	91.3	95.8	96.2
Central Davie Academy	Public, Alternative	3-12	160 Martin Luther King Jr. Roa	Mocksville	27028	Davie County	Davie County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 751-5712	12	5	2.2	75.0%	8 (66.7%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (25.0%)								(n/a)																			$49,379	$4,033	$45,346
Community School of Davidson	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	404 Armour Street	Davidson	28036	Mecklenburg County	Community School of Davidson	Yes	No	No	No	(704) 897-8061	1,501	88	17.0		1,192 (79.4%)	58 (3.9%)	127 (8.5%)	48 (3.2%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (4.9%)								(n/a)	72.9	88.1	66.3	82.5	80.3	74.6	75.0	89.1	82.9	80.8	74.4	66.7	69.6	75.2	73.3	79.4	82.6	93.7

Frequently Asked Questions about ISS Virtual Academy

What district is ISS Virtual Academy in?

Iredell-Statesville Schools

How many students attend ISS Virtual Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 148 students attended ISS Virtual Academy.

Is ISS Virtual Academy a good school?

ISS Virtual Academy ranks 394^th of 793 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of ISS Virtual Academy?

Students at ISS Virtual Academy are 61% White, 16% Hispanic, 14% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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